Taking shots of apple cider vinegar has become a rising trend in the health world. Is it worth stomaching the rough taste? You no longer have to sip your way to better health. There are a myriad of other ways to get your dose of ACV.

First things first, why is ACV so good for you? It’s high in acetic acid—an ingredient also found in drinks like kombucha. This acid is what gives these beverages their vinegary tang, but it can be helpful in reducing inflammation and can keep the digestive system running smoothly.

Lowering blood sugar

Although, it’s not a cure-all for diseases like diabetes, ACV has been shown to help lower blood sugar when consumed before a meal. The exact reason why ACV is linked to lowering blood sugar is unknown, but small studies have concluded that people who have tried ACV experience lower blood sugar levels. Want to try adding ACV to your diet? Start by adding one tablespoon while preparing a meal and gradually work your way up to 3 tablespoons, as the taste can be hard to handle in the beginning. Adding a teaspoon into teas, salad dressing, or into yogurt is a great way to incorporate ACV into meals.

Weight loss

ACV has been linked to moderately aiding in weight loss by helping to burn fat. Adding ACV into your diet can help you to feel more satisfied after a meal. Pairing exercise, a good diet, and ACV can have a small but positive effect on losing weight.

Clean slate

For decades ACV has been used as a natural cleaning agent for food, killing and protecting against bacteria like E. coli. Washing fruits and veggies in eight cups of water and 2 tablespoons of ACV can eliminate any unwelcome bacteria. ACV is also great for ridding wounds of bacteria and preventing an infection from growing. Apply a 1:10 ratio of water and ACV mixture to cuts, scrapes, and cold sores to keep these areas clean.

While there’s said to be many positive health benefits to adding ACV to your health regime, like anything else in life, too much can be a bad thing. The way you choose to incorporate it into your health routine can make all the difference.

No shot

With ACV becoming a huge trend, taking a straight shot of this fruity yet pungent tasting liquid is now a thing of the past. Want to try and see if AVC will benefit you? Here are some alternative products, with the same great properties, minus the harsh taste.

Apple cider gummies

Just 2 of these gummies equals on ACV shot, making them an easier and tastier option compared to taking the shot:

https://goli.com/

Hair products

ACV in hair products helps to maintain the pH balance in you scalp, which leads to shiny and smooth hair:

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https://www.sephora.com/product/apple-cider-vinegar-hair-rinse-P407068?skuId=1815208&icid2=seop_2_title

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Apple cider pills:

Another easier alternative to the ACV shot:

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